# Emory University: History (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139658, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/emory-university/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,710
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,988 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (12 colleges, $46,898): +$23,090
- Versus the U.S. median: +$19,448

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,988 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,363 | $30,262 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,220 | $37,894 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,237 | $46,184 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $13,821 | $56,804 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $53,018 | $217,904 | 6.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## History at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $69,988 | $21,000 | $22,585 | 91% |
| University of West Georgia | $52,514 | $29,990 | $12,786 | 44% |
| University of Georgia | $50,721 | $20,500 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Augusta University | $48,318 | $26,000 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Valdosta State University | $47,595 | $28,125 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Dalton State College | $47,243 | not reported | $5,012 | 25% |
| Georgia State University | $46,554 | $26,500 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Georgia Southern University | $45,796 | $24,241 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Georgia College & State University | $44,795 | $25,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Kennesaw State University | $43,954 | $26,485 | $15,048 | 52% |
| University of North Georgia | $42,437 | $22,312 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Clayton State University | $42,146 | not reported | $8,365 | 40% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,210 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, not reported GA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $51,590 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $49,270 GA, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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